I don't understand all the complaints about Chevron here. Doesn't Chevron have pension for everyone? So why bother with COBRA and other expenses when you have free health care until you die and a handsome paycheck every month WITHOUT working.
Do you have to work 40-50 years to be entitled for pension? I don't think so. So what are all these complaints for? You guys are lucky to have pension, there are only a handful of companies left with pension benefit not to mention most are underfunded.
Be happy and enjoy the pension check every month. Stop complaining